What do we do when we’re confronted with our own sin? Psalm 51 shows us that we begin with God Himself. After David’s devastating sin with Bathsheba, he came before God in repentance, trusting completely in His mercy, steadfast love, and compassion. David didn’t minimize his sin; he asked God to wipe it away, wash him, and make him clean. His prayer reminds us that no sin puts us beyond the reach of God’s grace when we humbly turn to Him. We don’t have to remain trapped in shame. Jesus died for sinners, and the cross is where forgiveness, cleansing, and renewal begin.